cruising route Agde / Marseillan / Colombiers

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Agde - Marseillan - Colombiers - 46 Km - 16 Locks - 9 h of navigation - 4 Nights

From Agde to Agde, 12 km, 2 Lock(s), 2 h of navigation

Stopover : Agde > Marseillan > Agde

Agde

Without doubt one of the oldest towns in Fance, Agde was built around 700 B.C. There a still a few remnants of this period, including a bronze bust, which is now on display at the musum in Cap d'Agde.

the Natural Reserve of Bagnas

This 600ha wetland is home to an exceptional range of fauna and flora: birds, reptiles, amphibians…

Volcanic cliffs

Explore the volcanic cliffs on a sensational walk along the coastal path offering spectacular views of the Grande Conque beach and the creeks formed by erosion.

the Bourride à l'Agathoise

the Marseillan Beach

From Agde to Port Cassafières, 12 km, 2 Lock(s), 2 h of navigation

Stopover : Agde > Port Cassafières

Agde

the Round Lock of Agde

At the time of its construction at the crossing of the Hérault river and the Canal du Midi in 1680, this lock was a one of a kind piece of work.

the passage of Libron

For lack of relief, it was impossible to build an aqueduct at the crossing of the Libron river and the Canal du Midi. In 1857, it was decided to build a metal structure with sluice gates, allowing the waters of the Libron to pass in the case of flooding. This is a unique structure.

Volcanic cliffs

Explore the volcanic cliffs on a sensational walk along the coastal path offering spectacular views of the Grande Conque beach and the creeks formed by erosion.

the Bourride à l'Agathoise

From Port Cassafières to Béziers, 15 km, 5 Lock(s), 3 h of navigation

Stopover : Port Cassafières > Béziers

Béziers

For a long time the French capital of table wine, this town features a historical center full of monuments: the Cathedral of Saint Nazaire, the Church of the Madeleine, and the Arena (seating 13,500), not forgetting the Feria (around the 15th August).

the Canal Bridge of Beziers

Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.

the Natural Reserve of Roque-Haute

At more than 150ha in size, this reserve features more than 400 varieties of vegetable and 360 species of animal.

the Soupe d'ail at the Biterroise

From Béziers to Colombiers, 7 km, 7 Lock(s), 2.3 h of navigation

Stopover : Béziers > Colombiers

the Canal Bridge of Beziers

Built in 1856, this aqueduct allows the Orb river to be crossed in a barge. 198m in length and 8m wide, it is considered the most beautiful stone canal bridge of the 19th century.

the scale of Fonserannes

In order to descend from 20m and get back to the level of the Orb river, Paul Riquet, the designer of the Canal du Midi, constructed a ladder of 7 locks; one of the most impressive sections of the Canal du Midi.